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<b>US food safety officials have taken steps to ban the use of trans fats, saying they are a threat to health.</b><p>Trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, are no longer "generally recognised as safe", said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<p>The regulator said a ban could prevent 7,000 …

<b>Most adults in England are risking their health by failing to get enough exercise, research suggests.</b><p>A University of Bristol-led study found 80% failed to meet the government target of taking moderate exercise at least 12 times in a four-week period.<p>Better-off and better-educated adults were most …

<b>The sporting success enjoyed by the likes of Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Christine Ohuruogu this summer has been a sweet reminder of last year's Olympics.</b><p>But while London's bid was based on its ability to run successful Games, the legacy, particularly in raising participation in sport, was important …

<b>Eighty six people were treated by ambulance crews and 14 people arrested during Lewes' bonfire celebrations.</b><p>Two people were detained for throwing fireworks and 12 were held for public order offences during the event.<p>About 30,000 people watched the six bonfire societies with flaming torches and …

<b>Exercise can be as good a medicine as pills for people with conditions such as heart disease, a study has found.</b><p>The work in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) looked at hundreds of trials involving nearly 340,000 patients to assess the merits of exercise and drugs in preventing death.<p>Physical …

<b>One in 20 teenage pupils goes to school on a can of energy drink instead of a good breakfast, a survey suggests.</b><p>A third of UK teenagers eat unhealthy breakfasts such as fry-ups or crisps, the poll of 2,000 youngsters aged between 12 and 18 suggests.<p>Four out of 10 skip breakfast altogether to lose …

<b>London has been chosen as the host of the 2016 Track World Championships.</b><p>The capital city's velodrome, where Great Britain picked up nine Olympic medals in 2012, will be the venue for the annual event.<p>"This is another great coup for British sport and a real legacy from London 2012," said Minister …

<b>Football needs a global body to deal with match-fixing because the game is in "crisis", according to Fifa's former head of security Chris Eaton.</b><p>Police in Singapore have arrested 14 people said to be part of a gang involved in global football match-fixing, including the alleged leader.<p>Officials said …

Hope Powell has lost her job managing the England women's football team. So does it matter if the next manager is male?<p>There's one thing that women and men's football have in common – failure at a major tournament spells the end of the manager's job. That's what England's Hope Powell found out soon …

<b>Stephen Lee has been found guilty of match-fixing charges in what officials have called "the worst case of snooker corruption we've seen".</b><p>His penalty will be announced on 24 September, with snooker's governing body expected to push for a life ban.<p>Lee, 38, denied the allegations, which concerned …

<b>The rise of the triathlon - which combines swimming, cycling and running - has been well-documented. British Triathlon says it's the fastest-growing sport in the UK. But it's not just the events that are on the up. Triathlon holidays are also gaining popularity. Why?</b><p>For some people, the thought of …

<b>Careful readjustment is vital for anyone taking up barefoot running, sports scientists have warned.</b><p>An overview of research was presented at the British Science Festival in Newcastle.<p>Claims that running without footwear might improve technique and result in fewer injuries have led to many runners …

<b>The UK economy has seen a £9.9bn boost in trade and investment from hosting the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, research suggests.</b><p>A report by the government department which promotes UK businesses put new contracts, sales and foreign investment in the last year down to the Games.<p>But the …

<b>The International Olympic Committee has told South Korea to bar one of its footballers from the bronze medal ceremony after he held up a political message after the team beat Japan.</b><p>The slogan was said to refer to a long-running dispute about islands which both South Korea and Japan claim.<p>The IOC …

<b>Cheap labour could be used to undercut better paid security workers at the Olympics, Lord Prescott has said.</b><p>It follows reports that volunteers from the government's work programme spent part of the night under London Bridge before Sunday's Thames pageant.<p>The firm involved, Close Protection UK, said …

London’s original promise to 'inspire a generation’ sounded grandiose, even glib, and yet the substance of that pledge has been realised this past fortnight in the most stirring, moving fashion.<p>So impeccably constructed were these <b>Olympic</b> Games that Britain is imbued today — to an extent not even …

<b>The "spirit of generosity" demonstrated by British people during the London 2012 Olympics has been hailed by Games chief Lord Coe.</b><p>The public mood was his highlight of the Games, which ended with a musical closing ceremony and the handover to the next host city, Rio de Janeiro.<p>The Olympic flag …

<b>Council tenants have argued a plan to place surface-to-air missiles on their tower block during the Olympics could make them a terrorism target.</b><p>The Ministry of Defence (MoD) rejected the claim, saying missile deployment as part of security measures for the Games was legitimate and …

<b>Up to 400 people have marched in Tower Hamlets in east London to protest against what they claim is the "Corporate Olympics".</b><p>The demonstration, organised by Counter Olympics Network, began at Mile End station and ended at Wennington Green.<p>The march was over issues which included free tickets for …

<b>Designer Thomas Heatherwick has said his Olympic cauldron represents the "coming together in peace" of each of the 204 competing countries.</b><p>His creation, which provided a dazzling finale for Friday's opening ceremony, was unlike any other Olympic cauldron.<p>It was made up of 204 flames in copper …

<b>The Badminton World Federation has charged eight female Olympic doubles players with "not using one's best efforts to win a match".</b><p>Four pairs - two from South Korea, one from China and one from Indonesia - face a disciplinary hearing.<p>Meanwhile, Team GB's gold medal hopes on day five of the Games …

<b>The UK's armed forces are on standby to provide an additional 3,500 troops to help with security at the 2012 London Olympics, the BBC has learned.</b><p>It comes amid fears that private contractor G4S would not be able to provide enough trained staff in time.<p>The armed forces are already providing some …

<b>It's exactly one year since the London 2012 Paralympic Games began. Hopes were high for a positive legacy but a charity today says that disabled people are still waiting.</b><p>Lord Coe's closing speech at London 2012 drew attention to the Paralympic legacy. "I really genuinely think we have had a seismic …

<b>It was a great London Olympics and it could be an even better Games for Londoners.</b><p>From Team GB's brilliant medal haul, the much-derided transport system coping admirably and the feel-good atmosphere replacing the shameful images of last year's riots, the capital has benefited hugely from hosting …